Kevin Harvick Predicts Denny Hamlin as Favorite for 2026 All-Star Race
Kevin Harvick picks NASCAR veteran as favorite to win the 2026 All-Star Race
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Kevin Harvick, former NASCAR Cup Series champion, has named Denny Hamlin as his favorite to win the 2026 All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway. Harvick's co-hosts, Kaitlyn Vincie and Mamba Smith, have chosen Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace, respectively, as their picks for the race on May 17.
- 01Kevin Harvick predicts Denny Hamlin as the favorite for the 2026 All-Star Race.
- 02Kaitlyn Vincie selects Ryan Blaney, the 2022 All-Star winner, as her pick.
- 03Mamba Smith chooses Bubba Wallace, citing his strong performance at Dover.
- 04Denny Hamlin has three wins at Dover and is performing well this season.
- 05The race will be held at Dover Motor Speedway for the first time.
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In a recent episode of the podcast 'Kevin Harvick's Happy Hour,' former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick predicted that Denny Hamlin, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, will win the 2026 All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17. Harvick highlighted Hamlin's impressive record at Dover, where he has secured three wins and has an average finish of 15.2 over 35 starts. Co-host Kaitlyn Vincie chose Ryan Blaney from Team Penske, noting his past All-Star victory in 2022, while Mamba Smith picked Bubba Wallace from 23XI Racing, emphasizing Wallace's affinity for the track. This year’s All-Star Race marks the first time it will be held at Dover, after previously taking place at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The race is set to be broadcast live on FOX One and FS1 at 1 PM ET.
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